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Sabres’ Reinhart Benched For Arriving Late To Team Stretch

BUFFALO, NY - MARCH 21: Sam Reinhart #23 of the Buffalo Sabres skates into the Pittsburgh Penguins zone with the puck during the second period at the KeyBank Center on March 21, 2017 in Buffalo, New York. (Photo by Kevin Hoffman/Getty Images)

By JOHN WAWROW, AP Hockey Writer

BUFFALO, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Sabres center Sam Reinhart says he was late for a team stretching period because he misread a text, which led to him being benched against Columbus this week.

Reinhart says he didn’t appreciate sitting in uniform and watching the entire game Tuesday without taking one shift. Though he doesn’t believe being five minutes late would have affected his preparation, Reinhart acknowledges he should’ve been there on time.

The second-year player spoke about the benching for the first time following practice Thursday.

Coach Dan Bylsma says Reinhart shouldn’t be happy over what happened. Bylsma adds that the Sabres are moving forward in looking ahead to hosting the New York Islander on Sunday.
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